This book highlights research presented during the American Solar Energy Society’s 52nd National Solar Conference (ASES SOLAR 2023) held at the University of Colorado Boulder. The conference, with the theme of “Transforming the Energy Landscape for All” attracted a broad base of solar and renewable energy professionals and thought leaders, including researchers, architects, engineers, entrepreneurs, installers, manufacturers, economists, finance professionals, and policymakers – providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, information and business insights and unbiased perspectives on progress toward greater sustainability. These conference papers explore best practices and major roadblocks from a variety of perspectives in the transformation towards 100% renewable energy in the United States, focusing on the challenges to advancing renewables through principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).

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Preface
Organization
Contents
Decarbonizing the Building Sector
SolarDecomp: A Web App for Decomposing Solar Data for Spectrally Selective Building Simulation
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 VIS and NIR Components in GHI and DNI
3.2 VIS and NIR Components in DHI
4 Web Portal Development of Solar Decomposing in Solar Architecture Design
5 Conclusion
References
Evaluation of Six Greenhouse Covering Materials for Energy Performance
1 Introduction
1.1 Methodology
2 Results
2.1 Optical and Thermal Properties
3 Energy Performance
4 Conclusion
References
Quantifying Solar Light-Induced Thermal Comfort Effects of Architectural Windows
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 MRT Delta Calculations for Windows Present in the IGDB Using the Spectrally-Resolved Method
2.2 Calculations for the Preferred MRT Delta Values Under Various Indoor Environments
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Nanoscale Photothermal Effects Driven by Solar Radiation for Building Envelope Thermal Behavior Management
1 Introduction
2 Photothermal Effect
2.1 Nanoscale Photothermal Effect
3 Photothermal Effect Applications in Energy-Efficient Buildings
4 Conclusion and Future Research Works
References
Vernacular Approach to Passive Solar Design
1 Thermal Battery to Store and Distribute Passive Solar Energy
1.1 Vernacular Architecture of Dwellings in the Himalayas, India
1.2 Contemporary Example in the Foothills of the Himalayas, North India
2 Natural Cooling by Convection and Ventilation
2.1 Vernacular Architecture of Swiss Chalets in Switzerland
2.2 Historic Example in Berkeley, CA
3 Solar Orientation for Natural Light
3.1 Vernacular Architecture of Ranch Houses in California
3.2 Contemporary Example in Los Altos, CA
4 Conclusion
References
Assessment of the Window Performance from the Light Provision and Circadian Light Aspects
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Result
4 Conclusion
References
Smart Grids from Nano to Macro
Emerging Opportunities in Low-Frequency Variability of Renewable Resources: A 7-Year Update
1 Introduction
2 Review of Selected Work
2.1 Quantification of Variability
2.2 Methodological Advances
2.3 Energy System Analyses
2.4 Long-Range Forecasting
3 Future Prospects
References
Applications of PV and Solar Thermal
Experimental Study of a Small Beam-Down and Direct-Down Solar System for Water Preheating/Desalination Applications
1 Introduction
2 Materials
3 Methods
4 Results
5 Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
Performance Evaluation of a Floating Photovoltaic System in Saudi Arabia
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup Design and Fabrication
3 Experimental Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Potential Electricity Production of Vertical Solar Photovoltaic Arrays
1 Introduction
1.1 Energy Transition
1.2 Building Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission
1.3 Current Solar Photovoltaic Application
2 Analysis Methodology
2.1 Software and Settings
2.2 Results
3 Conclusion
References
The Potential of Inexpensive Solar Thermal Devices in Decarbonizing Latin American Countries’ Economies
1 The Final Consumption of Energy in Mexico
1.1 Thermal Consumption in Industry, Homes, and the Commercial Sectors
1.2 Potential of Substituting Fossil Fuels with Solar Heat
1.3 Conclusions
References
Passive Freeze Protection for Thermosyphon Water Heating
1 Introduction
2 Classic Thermosyphon Water Heating
2.1 Advantages and Disadvantages
2.2 The Freezing Problem
3 Dual Loop Passive Freeze Protection
4 Demonstration System
5 Design Considerations
6 Applications
7 Historical Note
References
Investigation of Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Modules Degradation After 14 years Outdoor Exposure in Cologne Climate (Germany) by Electroluminescence (EL) and Infrared (IR)
1 Introduction
2 PV System Installed in Cologne (Germany)
3 Material and Method
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Thermography Imaging
4.2 Electroluminescence Imaging
4.3 Characteristics I-V and P-V
5 Conclusion
References
Framework for Evaluation of Floating PV Project Proposals: A Guide for US Federal and State Agencies
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Parameter Selection
2.2 Assignment of Weights
3 Policy Suggestions
4 Limitations
5 Further Research
References
Educating and Engaging Stakeholders
Assessing Residential Solar Harvesting Potential Using the National Solar Radiation Database Across Terrestrial Elevation and Household Income
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Zone Specification
2.2 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Energy Conscious Construction: Curriculum Development for New Online Programs in Residential Buildings Energy-Efficiency
1 Introduction
2 Proposed Programs in Energy Conscious Construction (ECC)
2.1 ECC Gaps and Learning Outcomes
2.2 ECC Courses
2.3 Undergraduate Certificate
2.4 Graduate Certificate
2.5 Professionally Oriented Master’s Degree
3 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Public Participation, Community Engagement, and Utility Regulation: Lessons and Paths Forward from Hawaii
1 Introduction
1.1 The Changing Role of Public Utilities Commissions
1.2 Public Participation and Community Engagement
1.3 The Hawaiian Context
1.4 Methods
2 Challenges
2.1 Who is the Public? Who is Community?
2.2 Educating Participants
2.3 Overburdened Commissions and Shifting Needs
3 A Typology of Community Engagement and Public Participation for PUCs
3.1 Outreach
3.2 Solicitation
3.3 Regulation
3.4 Alternative Models
4 Conclusion
References
Equitable Energy Ownership and Access Policy, Regulation, and Investment
Accelerating 100% Renewable Energy Plans
1 Introduction
2 Discussion
3 Conclusions
References
Exploring New Deployment Tools for Accelerating Equitable Solar Access to Low-and Moderate-Income Households
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Data and Software Development Methodology
3.1 Design and Construction of Logic Models
3.2 Results of the LIFT Toolkit Functions
4 Results of Customer Experience and Solar Project Finance
5 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Governing Solar Benefits as a Transparent, Local Common Good: The Solar Commons Dashboard
1 Introduction
2 Commons and Solar Commons
3 The Solar Commons Dashboard
4 Conclusion: Shaping Solar Technology for Livelihoods that Value the Abundance and Regenerative Capacity of Nature
References
Priorities’ Role in Community Solar: Survey-Based Study and Payment Performance Analysis
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Community Solar Priorities Survey
2.2 Developer and Financier Survey
2.3 Churn and Default
3 Results
3.1 Community Solar Priorities Survey
3.2 Developer and Financier Survey
3.3 Churn and Default
4 Discussion
References
Author Index

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